Hi, first Sony smartphone, long overdue. Anyways, is the magnetic charger on the side the only way to charge it? does it use standard microUSB?
also, international ZU owners, can anyone confirm if this comes with a 2 pronged US adapter? ( I'm betting against it).
I seen an unboxing that came with a dock, is that the "big-box" Taiwan one only?
Any car chargers showing up yet??
From what i understand (i dont own one) there is also a regular MicroUSB port hidden under a waterproof flap.
chrisrotolo said:
Hi, first Sony smartphone, long overdue. Anyways, is the magnetic charger on the side the only way to charge it? does it use standard microUSB?
also, international ZU owners, can anyone confirm if this comes with a 2 pronged US adapter? ( I'm betting against it).
I seen an unboxing that came with a dock, is that the "big-box" Taiwan one only?
Any car chargers showing up yet??
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So far it seems that the magnetic charging cum dock is available in Taiwan boxes. Mine is a Hong Kong set and it doesn't come with it. I don't think Malaysian sets have it too.
There's of course a standard microUSB charging dock. It's located at the top left and hidden under a flap.
All the z ultra accessories need wait until next month. because this device just launched on 5 August at low yatt plaza. Form the Sony staff information the dock maybe can get after hari raya but the sbh52 bluetooh headset no ideal yet..... The dock not expensive I think around Rm199-229 the sbh52 around Rm259-299 maybe higher . The price info come from internet.
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So far it seems that the magnetic charging cum dock is available in Taiwan boxes. Mine is a Hong Kong set and it doesn't come with it. I don't think Malaysian sets have it too.
There's of course a standard microUSB charging dock. It's located at the top left and hidden under a flap.
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Ah yes, the Sony cum dock
It uses a standard micro usb slot and charger. Mine did not come with a US charger but the vendor gave me a US conversion adapter. I just use my old Samsung charger I used on my S4 and it works fine.
Any good quality micro usb charger of > 1.5A @ 5V will work fine. I use a Samsung charger rated at 2A
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I realized earlier today that the ac adapter for the GTablet is the exact same model as the ac adaptor is for my kodak picture frame. the model number is MPA-630. I did test the one from my frame and yes it does work. If having the word kodak on the charger doesn't not bother you and you want to get it not directly from china you can pick up a replacement ac adaptor for the kodak digital picture frame SV811 or just search for the ac adaptor model number in ebay or google it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/GENUINE-LG-MPA-...aultDomain_0&hash=item20b647a075#ht_559wt_874
hope this helps
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370330958327&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
12 volt solution
Is there a recommendation for a cigarette plug??
That one, and the stock one are so FAT!
Anybody know of one where the little prongs fold away?
hushpup131 said:
Is there a recommendation for a cigarette plug??
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The current LG portable DVD players (DP581 etc) have similar power requirements and their mains power adaptor fits the g-tablet perfectly.
The LG portable DVD players also ship with car power socket cables, with the correct plug for our tablets. This looks like a safe bet for your in-car power requirements.
Captian1310 said:
I realized earlier today that the ac adapter for the GTablet is the exact same model as the ac adaptor is for my kodak picture frame. the model number is MPA-630. I did test the one from my frame and yes it does work. If having the word kodak on the charger doesn't not bother you and you want to get it not directly from china you can pick up a replacement ac adaptor for the kodak digital picture frame SV811 or just search for the ac adaptor model number in ebay or google it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/GENUINE-LG-MPA-...aultDomain_0&hash=item20b647a075#ht_559wt_874
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I just received mine today from China after purchasing it off of eBay two weeks ago. It is identical to the charger that came with the gTab. The only word of caution is that mine came with one of the plug prongs bent like a "greater than" sign. I used a pair of pliers to straighten it before use.
just found some iGo chargers that charge my Tab now (also works on my laptop). Picking them up at a great price for us
Should be ready for shipping out tomorrow (weather permitting)
Chargers or tips? I would like to find an Igo tip that works.
jac6695 said:
Chargers or tips? I would like to find an Igo tip that works.
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It's the full charger with a tip included that fits the GTab
Just go to radio shack and pick up either AC adapter or auto adapter with a 12V 2A output capability. Most of them come with a variety of tips so they can be used on the G tab as well as other devices.
Can someone post a link for the correct LG charger? I could only find the UK model. Thanks.
Hi All,
I was searching for USB Dock for Note and found THIS on eBay.
for only $6.78 + Free Shipping :laugh:
I saw many of THE SAME docks going for $19.99 - $24.99 on eBay and Amazon,So this is definitely a good Deal IMO.
One Another Good thing is Economy International Shipping is also cheap on this.
only $1.99 to INDIA in my case. So gifted one to my buddy!!!
I dont know if I plug in MHL cable in back and use it as HDMI Dock
That would be awesome
-----------------------------------------------What Works and What Dose not------------------------------------------------
1. MHL Cable : NO (You can not connect MHL cable behind the Dock to do HDMI out )
2. Data X'fer : YES (You can simply attach your data cable to Computer to Transfer files to/from Phone)
3. USB OTG : ??? (Dont why know anybody would do this but i will check it tonight see if it works!)
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Thnx.
chils41 said:
Hi All,
I was searching for USB Dock for Note and found THIS on eBay.
for only $6.78 + Free Shipping :laugh:
I saw many of THE SAME docks going for $19.99 - $24.99 on eBay and Amazon,So this is definitely a good Deal IMO.
One Another Good thing is Economy International Shipping is also cheap on this.
only $1.99 to INDIA in my case. So gifted one to my buddy!!!
I dont know if I plug in MHL cable in back and use it as HDMI Dock
That would be awesome
Thnx.
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Just order this thanks for the heads up
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you guys think that fits with a sgp ultra thin case?
Black915 said:
you guys think that fits with a sgp ultra thin case?
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No way to tell unless you order. But usual rule of thumb is no cases work with these docks. I wanna get one, but I'm currently using an extended battery, and just ordered an aluminum bumper...so definitely won't fit lol
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Black915 said:
you guys think that fits with a sgp ultra thin case?
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this is for you buddy!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Desktop-C...Galaxy-Note-i9220-AC32-/170817592805#MRLOCATE
Thanks.
BTW I offered the seller 5.99 ea. for two,he gave me $6.49 for TWO.
So try offering him lower price. not a huge saving but hey dosent hurt to try!
Huh the package includes "Have a Nice Day."
Interesting lol.
"Package Includes:
1 x USB Cradle Charger
Have a Nice Day!"
theROMinator said:
Huh the package includes "Have a Nice Day."
Interesting lol.
"Package Includes:
1 x USB Cradle Charger
Have a Nice Day!"
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LOL
Thanks for sharing this! great buy. just ordered one.:good:
Thx, bought.
I ordered one too.. I am going to check if the dock is actually charging my Note as "AC" instead of "USB".
I ordered a cheap dock and battery charger (brand is Hyperion --> here) and it charges my Note in "USB" mode. Not only it takes longer, but the Note have issue such that with USB charging, the Note will stop going to Deep Sleep (search XDA for this) when unplugged from USB charger and it loses the battery much faster. The only solution is to REBOOT the phone..which is very annoying at the very least.
MHL wont work
Well apparently, this dock is only good for charging / desk clock only.
you can not use MHL cable behind the dock and HDMI out.
It doses charges via MHL cable but dose not do HDMI out.
I know tht part sucks the most, but that is what it is.
chils41 said:
this is for you buddy!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Desktop-C...Galaxy-Note-i9220-AC32-/170817592805#MRLOCATE
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I think that one comes out to be around $14 and they do not ship to the US from UK
This one is the same item but coming from Hong Kong at $11.59 with shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Desktop-Cha...ccessories&hash=item2a1bd333c4#ht_7261wt_1392
lanwarrior said:
I ordered one too.. I am going to check if the dock is actually charging my Note as "AC" instead of "USB".
I ordered a cheap dock and battery charger (brand is Hyperion --> here) and it charges my Note in "USB" mode. Not only it takes longer, but the Note have issue such that with USB charging, the Note will stop going to Deep Sleep (search XDA for this) when unplugged from USB charger and it loses the battery much faster. The only solution is to REBOOT the phone..which is very annoying at the very least.
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Really? I have the same dock as you, but my dock doesn't charge my phone in USB mode.
I just found this out yesterday, but: if you have a spare battery and want to charge that and your phone, use the right port to charge both.
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Really? I have the same dock as you, but my dock doesn't charge my phone in USB mode.
I just found this out yesterday, but: if you have a spare battery and want to charge that and your phone, use the right port to charge both.
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With this dock, it only gives up to 500mA. Samsung and HTC OEM charger give 1100mA.
Also, I tried the charger with both the International Note (shown as USB charging) and AT&T (shown as AC charge but gives 500mA).
However, for charging extra battery it is indeed useful.
lanwarrior said:
With this dock, it only gives up to 500mA. Samsung and HTC OEM charger give 1100mA.
Also, I tried the charger with both the International Note (shown as USB charging) and AT&T (shown as AC charge but gives 500mA).
However, for charging extra battery it is indeed useful.
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Oh ok! That's really helpful info. Also, I thought you meant that there was an actual "mode" that the phone went into charge.
Do you know if the official Samsung dock charges gives 1100mA?
Have you tried using different cables and the samsung wall charger with the cradle? On a previous phone I had an Anker cradle. The wall charger that came with it did the same thing but when I connected my HTC charger to it all was fine.
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Have you tried using different cables and the samsung wall charger with the cradle? On a previous phone I had an Antec cradle. The wall charger that came with it did the same thing but when I connected my HTC charger to it all was fine.
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I have. I even get a replacement dock from the seller and same result. The dock have 2 microUSB port: one for "sync" and the other for "charge" using the included power supplies. I tried connecting one and the other and then even connecting BOTH at the same time (to power supplies, to laptop, etc.)
FYI, the dock have TWO charging capacity: for phone and extra battery. The power supply that came with the dock is rated 1.5mA. I maybe wrong, but maybe the circuitry inside the dock prevent it from receiving more than 500mA to charge both the Note and the battery at the same time?
I don't have the Samsung OEM charger, so I don't know if this is common to all dock.
deliriousbb said:
I think that one comes out to be around $14 and they do not ship to the US from UK
This one is the same item but coming from Hong Kong at $11.59 with shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Desktop-Cha...ccessories&hash=item2a1bd333c4#ht_7261wt_1392
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Thanks for this!! Just ordered...Free shipping to Canada is a bonus..
I LOVE this dock. I just got mine today from eBay and it fits my Note (w/ Yoobao TPU case) like a glove.
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Hi,
Just wondering if there is a portable USB charger for the Xperia S that has an output that is greater than 1A? Maybe 2 if possible?
Thanks,
butters149 said:
Hi,
Just wondering if there is a portable USB charger for the Xperia S that has an output that is greater than 1A? Maybe 2 if possible?
Thanks,
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The sony ericsson car charger is pretty good. 1.5 amps and I paid 12 bucks for it with a cable.
butters149 said:
Hi,
Just wondering if there is a portable USB charger for the Xperia S that has an output that is greater than 1A? Maybe 2 if possible?
Thanks,
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YES! From Sony themselves at a 1.5A output to match their fast charger EP851 for the new NXT series phones. It has a 4000mah capacity so you can charge up your phone twice with it and the unit itself recharges fairly fast straight from AC. It was JUST released in Japan a couple days ago se we should see it around the world in the next few months unless you want to import. The model is CP-A2LAS. Be very careful with the model number as they have older models that DO NOT have the 1.5A output.
http://www.sony.jp/battery/products/CP-A2LAS/
Sony also released a matching white SUPER SHORT micro-USB cable to go along with the charger with a really convenient length of only 20cm. You can get it from this ebay seller here in Japan who will also be carrying the charger in the coming days so I will order both items from him together:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/OFFICIAL-SON...847620?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19d2626ac4
The same ebay seller also has the Sony official Screen protectors from Japan for the Xperia S including an anti-fingerprint and anti-reflective model. I ordered the anti-fingerprint model and it is THE BEST, much better quality than the one included in the Xperia S box underneath the instruction manuals:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/OFFICIAL-SON...041418?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item53eda1110a
Magnetic USB Charging Cable, some one will try it?
http://dx-box.com/high-performance-...e-magnetic-connection-and-charging-speed.html
I will not touch a third party charger. I want to buy the DK30/Dk31 dock and take it apart for the EC21 cable but I'm not sure if its compatible? Does Somebody know maybe?
The page doesn't load for me, but I'd trust the microUSB -> Magnetic convertors over the entire charger. That way you can use the OEM charger or another high quality charger.
A lot of brandless chargers are made lower quality and that can lead to issues where phones "explode". Odds are, whenever you read about a person's phone exploding they were probably using a knockoff charger.
The adapters shouldn't be a problem. It's just a simple wire-to-wire exchange. No circuits.
Something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...1144360&sr=8-1&keywords=magnetic+charger+sony
EDIT: I got a kick out of "Reverse Attachment Charging Protection", because the charging holes are just different sizes.
My Z1 magnetic charging cable works although it is a tad more easy to dislodge compared to when I was using it on my z1
I have THIS http://www.clove.co.uk/microusb-to-magnetic-connector-adapter and I must say it doesn't work perfectly. The adaptater doesn't 'grip', it stays in place only if you put you Z3 down.
jonshipman said:
A lot of brandless chargers are made lower quality and that can lead to issues where phones "explode".
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OF COURSE. There are phones exploding just everywhere; you just cannot leave the house without ear protectors because there's exploding phones all around you.
Honestly; I am so sick of reading that "exploding phone" stories over and over. Same with stolen kidneys and similar paramountly believable urban legends.
Is this the charger wich comes with z3 in box ?
Quick Charger EP881
I cant find spec for this,is this the 2A or 1.5A ?
fain2daniel said:
Is this the charger wich comes with z3 in box ?
Quick Charger EP881
I cant find spec for this,is this the 2A or 1.5A ?
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believe its 1.5A based on the same code found on other sony country sites.
http://www.sony.com.sg/product/ep881
however, lazy to check if its the same model that comes with the Z3 although i believe it should be!
This is the one my Z3 came with. T-mobile Netherlands model.
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This is 2.5A fast charger wich is great.How much time it needs to 100% charge the battery?Im geting mine tomorrow,hope that comes with same charger.
I'm pretty sure it is 1,5A. Charged my device only once with it and I was surprised with the speed. Will do a timed run next time round.
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This is 2.5A fast charger wich is great.How much time it needs to 100% charge the battery?Im geting mine tomorrow,hope that comes with same charger.
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the picture clearly reads 1500mA and that's what it is. This charger was included with my z3 as well.
2.30h to fully charge the batery with original 1.5A charger.Its not so bad.
EP880 is 1.5A, and is what came with my Z3. I'm intrigued to know what the 881 is.
In fact, given its support of Quick Charge 2.0, I am hopeful of Sony releasing a new PSU that can detect a QC2 compatible device and up the power further. So far I can only find one from Motorola and it's not on sale outside the US (that I can see).
Hi All,
Thought I'd give my review of two different magnetic cables I've purchased from my Xperia Z3.
Firstly, I purchased a £3 magnetic cable from Ebay which was utterly a waste of money! Soon as you picked the phone up or touched it the connection port would move up or down. I contacted the seller who is sending me a replacement so will see if this is any better.
Now on to the more expensive magnetic cable but with a twist.
This magnetic cable I purchased from Amazon had great reviews from previous Z2 users. Now I wasn't sure if it was Z3 compatible but turned out the ports are the same for Z2 and Z3. So I purchased the item from Flubit as you get a little discount if they can get a deal for you and it arrived within 2-3 working days.
Item name: [ Magnector X ] High Performance Universal Sony Xperia Z1 & Z2 & Z3 Charging Adapter for Micro USB Cable - Enhanced Magnetic Connection and Charging Speed [ Black ]
This product felt more durable and solid when taking it out of the mildly fancy packaging. The product itself isn't connected to a cable but has a micro usb port which you attach your original Sony cable to. (unfortunately I need 10 posts before i can show pics but just check it out on Amazon. I tried it for the first time last night as my phone stays next to my pillow and it seems to do the trick as it didn't fall off even with my cheapy case attached to it in the morning.
As the saying is, buy cheap...buy twice! Hope this review helps anyone on making a decision between the cheap ones and expensive ones.:good:
figo_rulz11 said:
Hi All,
Thought I'd give my review of two different magnetic cables I've purchased from my Xperia Z3.
Firstly, I purchased a £3 magnetic cable from Ebay which was utterly a waste of money! Soon as you picked the phone up or touched it the connection port would move up or down. I contacted the seller who is sending me a replacement so will see if this is any better.
Now on to the more expensive magnetic cable but with a twist.
This magnetic cable I purchased from Amazon had great reviews from previous Z2 users. Now I wasn't sure if it was Z3 compatible but turned out the ports are the same for Z2 and Z3. So I purchased the item from Flubit as you get a little discount if they can get a deal for you and it arrived within 2-3 working days.
Item name: [ Magnector X ] High Performance Universal Sony Xperia Z1 & Z2 & Z3 Charging Adapter for Micro USB Cable - Enhanced Magnetic Connection and Charging Speed [ Black ]
This product felt more durable and solid when taking it out of the mildly fancy packaging. The product itself isn't connected to a cable but has a micro usb port which you attach your original Sony cable to. (unfortunately I need 10 posts before i can show pics but just check it out on Amazon. I tried it for the first time last night as my phone stays next to my pillow and it seems to do the trick as it didn't fall off even with my cheapy case attached to it in the morning.
As the saying is, buy cheap...buy twice! Hope this review helps anyone on making a decision between the cheap ones and expensive ones.:good:
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I also just got this cable through today and its fantastic.
Avoid the cheap ones.
Got one first thing Monday morning via Amazon and super impressed because I ordered it at 6.55pm on Sunday night!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00H2EEB4S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got mine from Amazon (Prime) but there was only one in stock and I got it, so now it's showing from another supplier.
It's great! I had two unknown Chinese-made ones before, and both struggled to stick to my Z2 or Z3, causing all sorts of weird issues (mostly that of what it would be like to attach and detach the lead repeatedly). They're now history.
So far this is clamping on so solid that there's no chance of that happening, and I always 'rotate' the magnetic chargers off so no chance of pulling out the connector.
I also got the official dock, but at £20-odd at a time (and I now have a mountain of docks because all I need are the inserts, not a new dock for each phone) I will probably get one or two more of these. The dock by the bedside and these around the house and at work.
Hi what's do you mean by rotate to keep it secured?
When taking off I simply fold/twist it back rather than pull it off and risk damage, given how strong the magnetic force is.
I have bought this one on ebay , "Magnetic Charging Dock Cradle Desktop Charger for Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact" for about 10 euro's (incl sending)
it works nice , you don't need to open the covers each time.
So I've got the UHC 20 charger included in my Z5P. However, this one's imported from Clove UK (I'm from Canada) so I think it's designed specifically for UK use as it's got this three-prong thing (I don't know what it's called.) What should I buy to get it working here in Canada? Is there like an adapter I can put in the charger to make it work. I've attached a picture for reference. Also, is this a quick charger?
There are adapters you could get but honestly, I'd just buy a Qualcomm certified quick charger...they are quite inexpensive now...I think Amazon has some as cheap as $9
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So I've got the UHC 20 charger included in my Z5P. However, this one's imported from Clove UK (I'm from Canada) so I think it's designed specifically for UK use as it's got this three-prong thing (I don't know what it's called.) What should I buy to get it working here in Canada? Is there like an adapter I can put in the charger to make it work. I've attached a picture for reference. Also, is this a quick charger?
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I've seen them in Dollerama in Canada... Also any electronics store will have adapters, I would link you to a photo of one but XDA wont let me post links as I'm too new
have you tried pulling the grounding of the charger mate? http://blog.clove.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/08_UCH10_Quick_Charger_Black_UK.jpg
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have you tried pulling the grounding of the charger mate? http://blog.clove.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/08_UCH10_Quick_Charger_Black_UK.jpg
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Won't be enough pins on UK one is shaped diffirent while in USA they use thin 2 pins endings these pins he has on charger is alot thicker and wont fit into a USA wall outlet.
he needs these kind of pins
http://g04.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1._xr...arger-Adapter-US-EU-For-SONY-Xperia-Z3-Z2.jpg
ending part that is the USA type.
Uch20 is only a standard charger, for the cost of a region adapter you may as well buy a USA spec Sony adapter.
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You should be able to get a travel adapter for that. Can be acquired from the airport. I got mine from Heathrow a while back.
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Uch20 is only a standard charger, for the cost of a region adapter you may as well buy a USA spec Sony adapter.
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Yeah, or any Qualcomm QC2.0 certified charger.
http://www.amazon.com/Qualcomm-Certified-Charge-CHOETECH-Charger/dp/B00UBK9M08/ is excellent
I have a Powergen wall charger that's great, I can't find it now, but http://www.amazon.com/Qualcomm-Certified-Anker-PowerPort-Technology/dp/B014F3D8FQ/ should work just as well.
http://www.amazon.com/Swiftrans-Charger-Adapter-Samsung-Support/dp/B00ZZG6IKU/ - good car charger
What's the model number for the U.S. Compatible Sony charger? Any one who got the Canadian Z5P what model number does it say on your charger?